PROJECT DETAILS:

The Friends of the Sandia Mountains (FOSM) will continue work on the Cienega-Armijo Trail Improvement Project (CATIP) for the Sandia Ranger District. We will hike up Armijo Trail #222 to extend the reroute of a user trail (TC24). Tasks will consist of completing backfill of some rock cribbing, cutting new tread, and obliterating the bypassed sections.

We will be accessing the work site from a location with very limited parking. The hike in is just over a mile. Because we need to carpool to the extent possible, I do not recommend hiking out before we end the work session.

So we can plan for tools, hard hats, and transportation, please let me know by email or text 1) IF you plan to participate, 2) IF you will need a hard hat, and 3) IF you have any questions (and please do not "reply all").

START TIME:

Meet at the FOSM shed behind the Sandia Ranger District (SRD) on Thursday 5/16/19 ready to go at 0830. Bring your lunch, snacks, liquids, and sunscreen. Dress in layers to accommodate varying temperatures. We will work until around 1400.

REQUIRED ATTIRE:

The standard USFS trail work PPE requirements apply: approved hard hat, eye protection, no open-toed shoes, work gloves, and pants (no shorts), no exceptions. A hard hat can be provided if needed. NOTE: short-sleeved shirts are fine but brushing, including trail obliteration, requires long sleeves.

Weather and trail conditions can change quickly. Please watch for last minute project updates or cancellation.

Thanks. And I can amend this distribution list as desired.

Bob Galloway

505-366-1573

FOSM Project Leader